Interviews

One of the greatest ecological problems facing our planet is the devastation that is facing coral reefs worldwide. These eco-systems are crucial to biodiversity of our oceans, yet they are being destroyed at an alarming rate. Already, up to half…

Additive manufacturing has become an important part of the manufacturing industry. With its numerous applications, 3D printing encompasses a wide range of disciplines and therefore also has given rise to a variety of different professions. Indeed, in our Working 3D…

The combination of 3D printing and automotive production has proven to be highly successful. Numerous automotive companies have already embraced additive manufacturing as an integral part of their production processes. Notably, we can point to industry leaders such as BMW…

Since its creation in the 1980s, resin 3D printing has experienced significant growth worldwide. The technology continues to advance rapidly, enabling the manufacture of prototypes and end-use parts that are remarkable for their precision and high level of detail. One…

Large-format 3D printing is one of the trends the industry has seen in recent years that promises to revolutionize the way companies produce large-scale products. Its accuracy, speed and versatility make 3D printing an ideal solution for large-scale product production.…

Food is a basic fact of human life, and global trade means most people can enjoy cuisines and options from all over the world. However, not everyone can benefit from the rich variety of food available to us. What happens…

One of the first, and most fervent, adopters of additive manufacturing was undoubtedly the aerospace industry. The sector was drawn to the technologies as a way to help with lightweighting parts (optimizing their weight vis-a-vis their strength). Now, the use…

Along with dairy production, the meat industry is now known to account for 83% of agricultural land use and produces 18 per cent of greenhouse gases, including methane and nitrous oxide. What’s more, a study from the University of Oxford…

In the most demanding industries, such as aerospace or automotive, the creation of parts requires exhaustive quality control to ensure they are suitable for their intended purpose. One of these aspects to be taken into account is the cooling of…

Sustainability and ecological issues are at the forefront of society today, in all fields. Many companies are taking this issue seriously, exploiting the advantages and benefits of 3D printing to invent materials, products and production processes that have a minimal…

D-Shape is the brainchild of Pisan Enrico Dini, an engineer, inventor and CEO of the company that aims to offer and create technologies to construct less expensive and more “beautiful” buildings. Their most important project? 3D printing artificial reefs to…

With the world continuously warming and experts expressing fear that we may not meet the goals outlined in the Paris Agreements, sustainability is the topic of the hour in almost every industry. Additive manufacturing is certainly no exception. Though 3D…